AfterGlow Chorus - "Giant Shoulders: Music of the Civil Rights Movement"

"Giant Shoulders: Music of the Civil Rights Movement" is a powerful, uplifting concert honoring the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

will be performing inspirational music from a wide variety of musical genres including freedom songs, African-American spirituals, classical choral pieces, Gospel songs, jazz, and Motown classics.

Our very special Guest Artist will be the incredible, Grammy-nominated Dr. Lynne Morrow!

Here are just a few of the pieces we will be performing:

• "Oh Freedom" arr. by Brazeal Dennard
• "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" arr. by Max Addae
• "My Lord, What a Mornin'" by Harry T. Burleight
• "They Led My Lord Away" arr. by Brandon Waddles
• "In Bright Mansions Above" arr. by Roland Carter
• "Bring Me All Your Dreams" by Christopher Harris"
• "Peace Be Still" by James Cleveland (arr. by Chris Poston)
• "Living for the City" by Stevie Wonder
• "River" by Leon Bridges
• "Hallelujah" from "Messiah: A Soulful Celebration" by Mervyn Warren, Michael O. Jackson, and Mark Kibble

The concert is in Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA at First Congregational Church of Oakland. The church has great acoustics in a historic building. Street and paid parking is available nearby. It is also a few blocks away from the 19th Street BART Station.

Click here for tickets for the 2nd concert on Sunday, July 28th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland, United States